Aurora Foundation
Accepts applications
Aurora Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$48,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $277,527 the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $23,273 | 6 | $12,803 |
| 2023 | $277,527 | 12 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 5 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Jeffrey Bronfman 2700 East Sunset Rd 15, Las Vegas, NV 89120 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (702) 600-2900 |
| What to submit | Travel and educational grant applications are required for some grants; travel grant procedures provided in prior filings, expenditure authority exercised over all travel & education grants. |
| Restrictions | Travel and educational grants; restrictions apply to some grants. |
What Aurora Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 4 | $43,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Continuing the Legacy Dance | To support the mission of continuing the american legacy of excellence in dance. | $20,000 |
| Smith Center for Performing Arts | Support for art & culture and educational | $10,000 |
| The Just One Project | Support the community by inspiring people to get involved, give back, and make a difference. | $10,000 |
| Center for Food Safety | To protect human health and the environment by advocating for safe food production practices and promoting alternatives to industrial agriculture | $5,000 |
| Desert Roots Rising Stars | To provide support for the mission of the organization | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Bronfman
- Carol Cochran
- Rob Lipp
Questions people ask
Does Aurora Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Aurora Foundation give?
$48,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Aurora Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Bronfman (President/Treasurer), Carol Cochran (Secretary) and Rob Lipp (Director).
What does Aurora Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.